Groundskeeper - OCHS Athletics

Oregon City School District 62 • Oregon City, OR

444d • $48,818 - $68,702

About The Position

The Groundskeeper position at Oregon City School District supports the OCHS Athletics Department by maintaining grounds and athletic fields, ensuring a safe and appealing environment for students and the public. This role involves various maintenance tasks, including mowing, pruning, and preparing fields for athletic events.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Considerable knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tasks, and materials used in grounds maintenance and in maintaining athletic fields.
• Reasonable knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools, and materials used in building maintenance and repair including some carpentry, plumbing, and electrical experience.
• Knowledge of safety practices related to grounds maintenance and building maintenance.
• Experience with building maintenance and repair.
• Demonstrated experience with safe and efficient operation of hand tools and equipment necessary to perform grounds and building maintenance work.
• Basic technology skills, including email, word processing, and spreadsheets.
• Successful completion of criminal history records check, as required by law.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with artificial turf, including cleaning and grooming.
• Experience laying out athletic fields, including use of a painting machine to paint lines.
• Experience setting up athletic events and all associated equipment.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mow and water lawn areas, prune trees, bushes, and shrubs, weed plant and flower beds, and edge lawn areas.
• Spread bark dust, spray herbicides, and fertilize lawn areas and flower beds.
• Operate a tractor and other equipment or materials.
• Set up a public address system and scoring system for athletic events.
• Move bleachers, furniture, and equipment.
• Line athletic fields; prepare fields for athletic events, including mowing, dragging, and use of field turf maintenance equipment.
• Maintain and repair equipment as necessary.
• Prepare sites for athletic events, including checking trash, lighting, and parking lots, such that they are suitable for public use.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Criminal record check at employee's expense ($12.50).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees